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Cullen Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2005
A supple, elegant and persistent white blend with a lightly smoky, herbal and subtle bouquet of melon and passionfruit, cloves and cinnamon. It’s textural wine, with a smooth, vibrant and evenly measured palate whose tangy flavours of melon, citrus, passionfruit and gooseberries are backed by toasty vanilla oak. Long and creamy, with dusty edges and a light herbal presence, it finishes nutty and savoury. Very stylish and delicious.
Vintage
2005
Peak years to drink
2010 - 2013
Jeremy's score
95 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Cullen Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Margaret River
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 13.5
A supple, elegant and persistent white blend with a lightly smoky, herbal and subtle bouquet of melon and passionfruit, cloves and cinnamon. It's textural wine, with a smooth, vibrant and evenly measured palate whose tangy flavours of melon, citrus, passionfruit and gooseberries are backed by toasty vanilla oak. Long and creamy, with dusty edges and a light herbal presence, it finishes nutty and savoury. Very stylish and delicious.
Last Date Tasted: 12/10/2016
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2014
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95 | 18.8 | 2022-2026  |
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2013
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94 | 18.5 | 2018-2021+  |
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2012
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89 | 16.9 | 2017-2020+ |
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2011
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94 | 18.3 | 2019-2023 |
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2010
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95 | 18.8 | 2015-2018 |
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2009
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96 | 18.9 | 2011-2014+ |
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2008
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95 | 18.8 | 2010-2013+ |
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2007
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95 | 18.8 | 2009-2012 |
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2006
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94 | 18.5 | 2011-2014+ |
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2005
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95 | 18.7 | 2010-2013 |
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2004
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90 | 17.0 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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89 | 16.8 | 2005-2008 |
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2002
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96 | 19.0 | 2004-2007+ |
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2001
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96 | 18.9 | 2006-2009 |
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2000
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95 | 18.6 | 2002-2005+ |
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1999
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96 | 19.0 | 2007-2011 |
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1998
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91 | 17.5 | 2000-2003 |
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1997
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94 | 18.4 | 2005-2009 |
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1995
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91 | 17.6 | 2000-2003 |
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1994
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93 | 18.2 | 1996-1999 |
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1993
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95 | 18.7 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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89 | 16.8 | 2000-2004 |
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1991
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90 | 17.0 | 1996-1999 |
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1990
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93 | 18.0 | 1995-1998 |
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1989
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82 | 15.0 | 1994-1997 |
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1988
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91 | 17.5 | 1993-1996 |
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1979
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90 | 17.2 | 1987-1991 |
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1979
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93 | 18.1 | 1984-1987+ |
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Winery
Cullen
Cullen occupies a special place in the consciousness of Australian wine. Under Di and now Vanya Cullen, the winery has simultaneously become a leader not only in quality but also sustainability, which it has achieved through equal measures of conviction, commitment and talent. The current releases include a racy, mineral Cullen Vineyard white blend of benchmark quality, a rather nondescript Kevin John Chardonnay and a leaner, drying expression of Diana Madeline (the cabernet blend) that seems to have picked up some oak-derived volatility. I take no pleasure in reporting what I taste in these famous wines, and frankly almost hope I'm proven wrong. My role, however, demands a dispassionate stance Đ even if virtually every other wine critic supports them strongly. I note at least that the Kevin John appears to have shed the spiky, sweet-sour characters of recent vintages.
Chief Executive(s):
Vanya Cullen
Winemaker:
Vanya Cullen
Viticulturist:
Matt Dermody
Production Dozen:
25000
Tonnes Processed:
300
Address:
Lot 4323 Caves Road , Wilyabrup , Western Australia 6284 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 4.30pm
Principal Wine Region:
Margaret River
Telephone:
(08) 9755 5277
Facsimile:
(08) 9755 5550
Website:
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